Denver Summit Opens Inaugural Preseason, Sets Multi-Stage Camp and Coachella Fixtures
Coach Nick Cushing is shaping the expansion roster around character with an attacking identity.
Overview
- Players and staff convened for day one in Denver as the club launched its first preseason.
- The team trains in Santa Barbara from Jan. 18–Feb. 1, closing with a to‑be‑announced closed‑door friendly.
- Preparation continues at Infinity Park in Glendale from Feb. 3–13 before heading to the Coachella Valley Invitational Feb. 14–22.
- Denver Summit is slated to face the Utah Royals on Feb. 15 and the San Diego Wave on Feb. 21, with the regular-season opener on March 14 at Bay FC.
- Cushing highlighted an attacking, possession approach and plans to use altitude through conditioning, as the club stresses culture and adds staff leaders Julie Twaddle and Angela Salem; early signing Janine Sonis organized a players’ chat that includes Lindsey Horan.